Dairy and Food Science Research
The Dairy and Food Science Department has a long history of strong research programs in dairy production, dairy manufacturing and more recently, food science. Research in the department is supported by the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Agricultural Experiment Station and external competitive funds such as from the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center, National Dairy Council, USDA, industry, the endowed Alfred Chair and other sources. Department faculty are recognized leaders in dairy processing research, dairy cattle research and food science research. Faculty members are particularly well known for their work on dairy cattle health, dairy ingredient research and bio-based packaging. A state-of-the-art dairy processing plant and renovated labs support dairy and food science research activities. In addition, numerous high-end research equipment is also available through other departments on campus.
